This standard specifies the resistance required for vehicle security barriers, which is also known as Hostile Vehicle Mitigation or HVM. Barriers used in the United Kingdom must meet this standard of protection. In the United States, various standards apply including the Department of State, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and various city and state governments. New York City standards are among the most complex because they involve protecting skyscrapers while allowing public access.[2]
Considerations for Installing Security Bollards
Like any security product, there 's a tradeoff when installing security bollards that involves confidentiality issues, security parameters and choosing between premade bollards or authorizing …show more content…
Examples of common uses for security bollards include the following security-based practices:
Preventing vehicle incursions on sidewalks
Protecting property and office buildings
Safeguarding entrances to office buildings, retail storefronts and parking lots
Forbidding traffic from playgrounds, commercial driveways, industrial sites, construction areas, stadium grounds and sports fields
Denying vehicles any contact with gas pumps and cashier booths
Making it impossible for vehicles to crash into ATM platforms
Generating protection and security at drive-through windows
Safeguarding portable stands, festival booths, ticket trailers and other temporary facilities
Ensuring safety and security at community-based events
Regardless of the size of your company, its products or your location, security threats are always worth considering. In today 's digital environment of video cameras and 24/7 monitoring, decision-makers often concentrate on cyber security issues exclusively, which leaves businesses vulnerable to high-impact physical threats. Many entrepreneurs and business stakeholders forget that their businesses are vulnerable to accidental incursions, smash-and-grabs, terrorist attacks and other
Considerations for Installing Security Bollards
Like any security product, there 's a tradeoff when installing security bollards that involves confidentiality issues, security parameters and choosing between premade bollards or authorizing …show more content…
Examples of common uses for security bollards include the following security-based practices:
Preventing vehicle incursions on sidewalks
Protecting property and office buildings
Safeguarding entrances to office buildings, retail storefronts and parking lots
Forbidding traffic from playgrounds, commercial driveways, industrial sites, construction areas, stadium grounds and sports fields
Denying vehicles any contact with gas pumps and cashier booths
Making it impossible for vehicles to crash into ATM platforms
Generating protection and security at drive-through windows
Safeguarding portable stands, festival booths, ticket trailers and other temporary facilities
Ensuring safety and security at community-based events
Regardless of the size of your company, its products or your location, security threats are always worth considering. In today 's digital environment of video cameras and 24/7 monitoring, decision-makers often concentrate on cyber security issues exclusively, which leaves businesses vulnerable to high-impact physical threats. Many entrepreneurs and business stakeholders forget that their businesses are vulnerable to accidental incursions, smash-and-grabs, terrorist attacks and other